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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-04-29

Al STRANGE CHAPTER OF SECRET
HISTORY REVEALED.
Fears of Assassination Caused Extraordi-
nary Precautions to be Adopted at the
Time of the Inauguration The Work Of
Marshal Frey and Inspector Byrnes.
(CopuriqAtel. 1ss7.l


Outside of dozen men in this coun-
try to-day, it is not known Grover Cleve-
land was inaugurated President of the
United States under the surveillance of
Gordon of New York and Baltimore
detectives. The President himself does
not know this and for the first time is
the fact published. The intense excite
ment found in every State when it was
known Democratic executive had been
elected, is fresh in recollection The
thought of Guiteau brought up the ugly
spectre of assassination as possibility
and there were rumors or imaginings that
alarmed the committee of Washington
Democrats having in charge the arrange
ments for the Inauguration. Some of
them were in receipt of letters of the
most threatening character. Several
limited at a conspiracy to prevent Cleve-
land taking Office. Again, it was reported
to some Democratic members of Congress
that an intense opposition was mani
tested toward the successful candidate
and that men in some of the depart
ments at Washington were in collision
with dangerous element that had gath
cred in the CITY, The effect of this in
formation on the minds of some of the
committee was such shat they decided
to take special measures of precaution.
A prominent Democratic official went
to the marshal of police of Baltimore,
Jacob Frey, a little smiling-faced man,
than whom, it is said, there is no shrewder
detective in this country, and interested
him in the matter. A rule of the Balti-
more police force forbids him or any
other member of it leaving the Monu-
mental City without leave of absence
The board of police commissioners was
approached through one of its members
and permission was obtained for Frey to
go to Washington with such picked men
as he saw fit to take with him. Two
patrolmen, Edward Meehan and John
Humphrey, stout, athletic fellows Of
acknowledged proves and courage, who
had done detective work in Baltimore at
times, were chosen by the chief of police
and together the trio went to Washing
ton. In the meantime Inspector Thomas
Byrnes, of New York, had been consulted
and readily agreed to help the Baltimore
men all he could. Daily he wrote Mar
shall Frey, giving him the movements of
certain persons likely to reach Washing
ton and furnishing tips and other In
formation likely to be of assistance. The
Baltimoreans cleverly hid their business.
They went heartily to work and subdi-
vided the city of Washington into dis
tricts and each took one to inspect. The
first point of investigation was the de-
partments. They were able to strike up
acquaintance with clerks and even heads
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-04-29
Want Free Trade in Cofins.

A little Swiss canton with Socialistic
tendencies has lately adopted law of
free burial, by which the state is the
chief patron and employer of the under
takers. Two purveyors of collins are
elected in each district; all orders are
sent to one during the first six months
of the year, and to the other during the re
naming six months. The collins are de-
livered gratuitously. Notwithstanding
the efforts of the government to be fair,
the greatest complaint and dissatisfac-
tion have arisen One coffin maker has
twice as many orders as his colleague,
and private families are not satisfied. II
R|tigddSlpkia Ledger:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-04-29
Fanciful Indian Names.

The commission employed to take a
census of the Umatilla Indians finds the
following to be the translation Of some
of their names Rough and NOISY"
the names of two boys; Three Shaded by
Wind, "Cry all the Time, the names Of
women; zone who starts to 60 one
place and then goes another" Grizzly.
Bear Stepping on Hill" the names Of
men. The names Of four women trans
lated into English were Railing While
Running, Dressing while Running
E Afraid of q Yankee and Throw Leg
over the Moon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-04-29
JANETTE's HAIR.

Obi loosen the snood that you wear, ia
nettes
Let me tangle hand in your hair, my pet,
For the world to me had no daintier sight
Than your brown hair yelling your shoulder
white.
1t was brown with golden gloss, Janette,
It was finer than silk of the floss, my pet,
Twas beautiful mist, falling down to your
wrist,
Twas thing to be braided and jeweled and
kissed
Twas the loveliest hair in the world, my pet.
My arm was the arm of a clown, jeanette,
1t was sinewy, bristled and brown, my pet,
But warmly and softly it loved to caress,
Your round white neck, and your wealth of
tress,
Your beautiful plenty Of hair my pet.
Your eyes had a swimming glory, Janette,
Revealing the old, dear story, my pet,
They were gray with that chastened tinge of
the sky,
When the trout leaps quickest to snap the fly,
And they matched with your golden hair,
my pet.
Oh! you tangled my life in your hair,
Janette,
Twas silken and golden snare, my pet.
But SO gentle the bondage, my soul did inn
plore
The right to continue your slave evermore,
With my fingers enmeshed in your hair, my
pet.
Thus ever dream what you were, Jeanette,
With your lips and your eyes and your hair,
my pet
In the darkness of desolate years / moan,
And my tears fall bitterly over the stone,
That covers your golden hair, my pet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-04-29

VIE % |aie hnsband) Where have You
H11b4nd Conscious that proVarication
#q0I4 - fQtiIe]AT isli truth d dear, 4
fticI sttE'd III 5 loon tfftt CLASH beer
Xi't--l ouu. you meyer accomplished that
load RI 1Sioor You've been % : brewery.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
THE COURTS.
POLICE COURT.

Clint Phillids, A. C. Shelenbeck and j. 1
Mills, were three whisky vags" that ap
peared before his homer yesterday morning
Shilenbeck and Mills paid their fines, but
Phillips. who was only barkeeper, appeared
to have been deserted by his principal and
was left to work out his fine On the stone
pile.
The story Of the young colored man the
night beforeregarding the assault made upon
him in gambling den on East Douglas ave
nue. lead to the arrest Of all the inmates OF
the place on the charge Of gambling. There
were six Of them and each paid fine Of s
and costs.
Peter Burton is q colored man who has
been lying around the low resorts of the city.
The police authorities have become tired OF
seeing him, and arresting. him as vagrant
gave him an opportunity to do some work
for at least once in his life. Joe Daily, o.
Buck, Thomas Smith, John Smith and j. A.
Bennett each paid S. for being drunk. VIII
liam Reach, M. Dolan and W. J. Parks were
found guilty Of similar ofiense
and having no money were committed. Link
Lewis foo resisting arrest was called upon
for fine of s. and costs which he paid.
Dave Sharp, Cora Howard and Della
Nichols were arrested for disturbing the
peace Of Mrs. Holly. The trio went to the
house on South Fourth avenue where the
latter is living in retirement and were max
ing things quite Interesting for her when the
police appeared and arrested them. Sharp
paid 81 and the two girls each IS.
The police got together the drunks and
vags in the cooler yesterday morning and
marched them off to the Midland depot and
put them upon @ train bound for up the line
where they ell promised to work
JUSTICE COURT.
There was an unusually large amount OF
civil business in both Of the justice courts
yesterday. Judge Walker, however, found
time to act upon the case OF State VS.. Sam
Arnold, charged with assault upon the per-
son OF Doc Black. There was no evidence to
sustain the charge and Sam was acquitted.
Before him were also brought Joe Hilton
and Mary E. Dunn. They were accused by
Mrs. Dunn's divorced husband with unlaw-
full cohabitation, and each giving $500 bond
Cor their appearance. Their trial was con-
tinued until Monday forenoon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
NEW QUARTERS.

The Conover piano ware rooms. Lave been
moved into the room formerly occupied by
Arey's furniture store. Their new quarters
have been elegantly papered and fitted up
by Mr.. Harry L. Goodrow and present q
very attractive appearance. This branch
house Of the Conovers is now thoroughly es-
tablished, as the resident manager has secured
a long lease of their present quarters. Be
sides the Conover pianos, which have attained
quite reputation in musical circles, they
have for sale the Steinway and Fischer piano
and the Burdett and Mason q Hamlin organ.
The house here is in charge OF Mir. r.
F. Mccoy, a thorough piano maker,
and with an experience Of twenty-five years
in the business. Mr.. T. 2. Gully is the trav-
cling salesman. 1t is thought the energy
and enterprise Of these two gentlemen that
the large business enjoyed by the house has
been built up. Their business has constantly
increased, and in the first twelve DAYS Of this
month they have sold nine pianos. The
gentlemen endeavor to make a pleasant re-
sort for music loving people, and all callers
may be assured Of gracious and courteou;
welcome
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED.

Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman enter
tanned number Of their friends at their
pleasant home, No. 157 North Topeka ave
nue., in honor of Mrs. j. W. Newton, OF
Kansas City, and Miss Clara Negbaur, OF
Great Bend. niece Of Mrs. NJ. W.
Levy. The evening was pleasant one and
thoroughly enjoyed by all present,
among whom were: DIR. j. l..
Hoffman and Miss Negbaur, Mr..
E. q. Hoffman and Miss Kate Murdoch,
Mr. Ed Dallett and Miss Stella RUSSELL Mr..
l. d. Hettinger and Miss Cora miller, Mr..
Bruce Priddy and Miss Sadie York, Mr..
Frank Hess and Miss Grace Bear, Fir. j. L.
Mead and Miss Julia Clements, Mr.. George
Clements and Miss Mamie Mead, Mr.. Frank
Jones and Miss Matte. Fabrique, Mr.. Fred
Sweet and Miss Laura Woodcock, Mr.. Frank
Russell and Miss Morrison, DIR. George Gray
and wife, Dr. Seabeye and Miss Hettie. Hays,
MIR. o. Brandon and Miss Blancb, DR.. Nc
Clees and Miss Caldwell, Mrs. J. W. Newton,
Kansas City; Mrs. ]. w. Swiler, Of May
town, Pa, and Mrs. W. G. Hoffman, Miss
Edith Hoffman and Miss Marguerite Newton.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
ONE OF EHE FINEST.

| Baughman & Freeman have moved into
| their. new brick barn on South Emporia ave
| nue. This elegant barn was built at the cost
Of $40, 600 and is one of the finest in the west
| 1t is built Of brick, has front on Emporla
| avenue of seventy five feet and a depth OF
12O feet The building is two stories high.
The lower floor is divided into two parts
separated by brick wall and sliding doors.
The rear part, which is 75x60, has four rows
of stalls, in all forty-two stalls. This depart
ment is well supplied with facilities for
watering, feeding and caring for the horses.
Occupying similar space in the second
story is the hay NOW,
In front on the lower floor is the place for
keeping the hacks, Of which they have at
present eight. Here is too a large, nicely
fitted up private Office, and also an apart
ment for the drivers and employees OF She
stable. Above this are the living apartments
to be occupied by the families Of MeSsrs-
Baughman and Freeman. Here are ten
large rooms, including parlors, bedrooms,
kitchens and bath rooms. The apart
ments are well supplied with
hot and cold water. closets and
and other modern conveniences. The asta-
bic throughout is a model Of completeness
and convenience and the enterprising pro
prietors are to be congratulated upon having
secured such attractive quarters for resi-
dence and the transaci ion Of their Increasing
business
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
ARRIVALS.

The hotels, as can be seen by the registers
are now well filled with new arrivals.
Every room in the Manhattan has for some
time been taken early in the evening and as
Mr.. Roberts refuses to put in cots many Of
the later arrivals have at times been COM
PEELED to go elsewhere. The Gandolfo has
from its central location all the rooms con-
stantly occupied and the office
presents busy scene, crowded
as it is with representatives Of eastern whole
sale houses and their customers Of the city
ard adjoining towns. Although there are to
be seen mary travelling men, yet there are
too many persons who are in the..wsstlooklng
for homes and business locations As the
case with these two hotels SO 1t IS with the
other leading houses Of the city. The nu-
merous arrivals at the hotels and the many
new faces to be seen upon the streets
show that there are great
many strangers in the city; persons who
heard of the fame of Wichita, and have
come to see If all they have heard be the
truth The remark made last night by re-
cent arrival appears to be a characteristic
one: Wichita certainly is a wonderful
place, and I am at perfect liberty to confess
that nothing has been exaggerated; in
fact, the truth has hardly been told"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES

The first meeting of the convention VIII of
held in the Congregational church at
o'clock this afternoon. There win only be q
brief informal meeting Of the delegates who
will arrive during the day.
At 5 O'Clock the work Of assigning the del
egates will commence at the N. E. church
The entertainment committee request that
any citizens desiring to furnish entertain
ment who have not been solicited to do TO.
report as early as possible at the rooms OF the
association how many they desire to enter,
tain.
All parties entertaining delegates are urged
to be present at the opening reception in the
N. E. church this evening and escort their
guests home.
Col b. W. Lewis delivers the address OF
welcome for the local Association and the
city.
DR.. J. n. Brookes, of st. Louis, makes the
opening address at $50, and the reception
given by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the dele,
gates follows Immediately, in the basement
of the church.
The program complete was published some
days ago. Today's program is as follows;
4p. m.-Informal meeting.
7:30 o. m.-Song service.
Address by DR.. James q. Brookes, St
Louis Reception to delegates and young
men by the ladies of Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
TREACHEROuS LATCH,

A prominent gentleman on College Hill
gave himself a rather cool entertainment
Tuesday night His neighbor placed Ian
tern on pile OF lumber as night watch,
hoping to keep gang of thieves from it who
had been paying it visits. The lantern was
not observed before retiring by Mr.. D..
Near o'clock in the morning he awoke and
he could see the light from the lantern
throug a window. OF course he thought in
an instant that his neighbor's house was
aire, and being rather excite
able, rushed at once to give the word.
He went flying down the stairs in q semi
Mother Hubbard outfit, and reaching the
yard yelled fire in a stentorian voice. He
glanced at the supposed fire and was soon
convinced of his mistake. The wind was
blowing quite brisk, and at freezing tenn;
perature. Reaching the door on his return
he found that the night lock had made
arrangements for keeping him out. Soon
he commenced to ring the door bell and
yeO for someone to open the door. The SER
wants were not in the habit of being called
at that hour, and made no arrangements for
waking up for some time yet
His frantic yells did not wake Mrs. D. for
some minutes, who when she heard the aw-
full noise at the door spoke to her husband to
rush down stairs as some one was certainly
at toe front door. Finding that her husband
was not in the room she become somewhat
alarmed over the situation. She did not
recognize the voice Of her husband at the
door as it manufactured queer tones. The
husband enraged at the delay and
almost frozen tried to break the
door down but the night latch proved a
strong one. Finally the glass in the door
was not too valuable SO he proceeded to
smash. Soon after he was In the house
somewhat cut up by the glass. 1t took
few moments to explain to the lady OF the
house that burglars were not on hand.
Mr. D.with emphasis declares that the first
thing he did yesterday morning was to re-
move the treacherous latch and all its kind
now remain some distance from his residence.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
TAXED THE SAME.

1t seems that taxes this year will be some
what differently proportioned then formerly.
The county commissioners have decided that
the plating of land into town lots will not
increase its value and that land in the city
limits not plated will be taxed TO the same
Formerly, plated land further away from
the city than some unplstted would csll for
more taxes.
The change is causing some kicks but il
seems that the kicks viii amount to but little
The larger crowd SCENT to favor the new plan
probably from the fact that more are inter.
ested in plated, then unplatted lands
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
RAILROAD NOTES.

Mr. C. B. Sloat, travelling passenger agent
for the Rock Island, is in the city.
Mr.. G. II. Baxter, travelling passenger
agent of the Burlington route, is in the city.
Mr.. e. B. Boyd, chief Of general freight
office for the Rock Island at Chicago. was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. C. S. Tewksbury, claim agent for the
Rock Island, with headquarters at Chicago,
was in the city yesterday. 1t was his first
visit to the city, ard he was enabled to see
yhy it is the railroads are doing SO much
business in the city.
The "Catoosa,n the special car Of Maj
Morrill,, general manager OF the Frisco
again made its appearance in town yester-
dey. 1t is one Of the finest of private cars,
upholstered in old gold plush, comfortable
and roomy, and supplied with the latest OF
improvements, and we should be pleased to
see it more often on this part of the Frisco
system.
Mai. II. L. Morrill,, second vice-president,
and general manager of the st. Louis & San
Francisco railway, accompanied by Messrs.
D. H. Nichols, general superintendent, Jas.
Deem, chief engineer. D. Wishart. general
passenger agent and J. r. Wentworth,
division superintendent, arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon by special" Ihey
were met at the Wabash avenue depot py
Messrs VIM. G. and J. B. Dacy, .. d. Bent
ley and e. L. Jackson, of the Midland rail-
way, and by c. r. Wise, OF the Frisco ana
the train then passed over the Midland to the
Burton car works and to Valley Center.
Maj. Morrill, and party expressed their pleas
ure at the progress and extent OF the Burton
car works, Of the progress Of the track lay
ing, and of the appearance Of the stations so
far constructed. The party at O'Clock last
evening went west over the Wichita g west
ern railroad, accompanied by Superintend-
emit +. NJ, Hill.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
A BLOODY AFFAIR.

East Douglas avenue yesterday afternoon
was the scene Of lively scrape. In one OF
the retail establishments an employer and
employee got into a row over some business
matters 1t was not very long until they
came to blows. 1t was catch ss catch can
business, as it very soon deg enerated into a
scuffle. The proprietor Of the establish
ment soon found himself in very embar-
RAISING situation. The clerk commenced
smashing him in the face, which soon re-
suited in badly disfgured physiognomy.
The interference of some others in the build
ing put stop to active operations, and
soon the clerk left for quarters unknown.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
BROKE JAIL.

Sheriff Hays last night was informed by
message from Winfield that at six o'clock in
the evening four prisoners in the Cowley
county jail succeeded in making their
escape Their names and descriptions are as
follows:
sd. Clark, age %, height, feet e inches
brown mustache, wink eyed, wears earrings,
straight build, very dark hair"
"Rufus Newell, colored, age % years, height
5 feet inches, weight 10 pounds, walks
very straight good looking"
"Charies johnson, age 1o, height 8 feet
inches, dark eyes and hair, fair complexion,
weight 125 pounds, large nose, thin face
wearing No. boots"
"John Roberts. weight 1876, red hair, age
16 or II smooth face"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
T0s TIE GAS PLANT,

NJ. Il. c. Scott, OF 81. Louis, presiden. Of
the Wichita Gas company, arrived last even,
ing. A director Ct tha company, Ar. u a
Madil. Of St. Louis, also arrived They have
not been here for some months and make the
visit mainly 70 look over the new piAil-
The plant as i. stands nov Is one OF 'He
has. in he state. The capacity for Isroduc-
Ing Is larger than suy other in Kansas ho
new machinery IS O, tie bsss made and the
plant in every respec. is first class
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
GYMNASIUM CLUB.

A few days ago number of the young
men Of the city decided TO organize gymns
SUM society. As result paper was pass
ed around yesterday soliciting members
which last evening showed near fifty names
A hallIin the Zer ringer block on North
Market street has been rented for the use OF
the club. 1t is in the third story, 5ox,o fee;
and eighteen feet high. 1t is well suited tc
that purpose and will give the club fire
headouarterS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
A DEADLOCK,

Last evening the delivery wagons of the
Model bakery and of Richeys grocery met
on the Oak street crossing of the Santa Fe.
Just then one Of the wagons was struck by q
freight train and knocked with such force
against the other as to completely lock both
together. The horses became frightened, but
could not run on account of the position of
the vehicles After about ten minutes and
the assistance Of q crowd Of byssanders, the
lock wa. broken and the wagons permitted
70 11rocas,j llDcn their way
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
BOOM REGISTRATION.

The registration business has experienced
quite a boom in the last few days. Tuesday
202 names were added and yesterday 25I.
The registration now has reached over 5000
and it is thought {, 900 will take in all the
legal voters OF the city.
The books viii be kept open today, tonight
and tomorrow and tomorrow night until a
late hour in order 10 accommodate all 1t is
thought that but few viii fail to make their
appearance at the clerks office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
tn Rec SHOTS.

Near II O'Clock last night three shots were
fired in rapid succession on Water street near
Williams. Nothing definite could be learn
it that someparties tried to hold a man up
and he run and the gang fred at him.
Another report was that fellow was trying
to break in house when he was greeted
with the shots.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
OLD FOLKS CONCzRT

Extensive preparations are being made
for the ''Old Folks Concert" to be given at
the Lincoln street Christian church, Tuesday
evening, November 1st. No pains will be
spared to make it attractive. 1t will be
given in the customs Of by -gonedays.
Program will be furnished later
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
LAW OFFICE ON FlRE.

The office Of Hallowell s. Hume was found
to be on fire this morning near O'Clock. 1t
caught from the CRATE, but was put out
before doing much damage. Had it not
been discovered by Policeman ]. W. Hal
lowell there might have been heavy loss
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27

We are informed that there are yet SUI
Republican voters in the city who are not
registered. They have until the 18th inst. to
register, and if they fail to do go they can
not vote.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27

A sidewalk is being put down on South
Topeka In front of tie Crawford-Daisy opers
house.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27

Mrs. James Story and her SOD, Charley, OF
231 South Laura avenue, returned home last
evening from Attica, Kans., where she has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. d. Bright
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27

Quite crowd left yesterday ov er the Mis-
souri, Pacific for California. In the number
was Hank Heiserman, N. E. Osborn and
Howard Friend